News from Greece: Military Personnel Included in Housing Allowance
PFEARFU achieved an immediate response from the Minister of Social Cohesion and Family regarding the housing allowance issue for military personnel. During a meeting on July 4, 2025, the request was made to include active-duty military personnel in the allowance, alongside other professional categories. The Minister committed to promptly consulting …
NATO and EUCO Boost Defence Goals: Money, Momentum but what about Manpower?
The recent NATO Summit in The Hague and the European Council (EUCO) meeting in Brussels marked a significant shift in European defence posture. While reaffirming core principles such as collective defence and transatlantic unity, both summits were dominated by one clear message: defence spending must rise and fast. NATO Allies …
MALTA: GWU signs Sectoral Agreement with AFM
In a decisive move to enhance the welfare of Malta’s military personnel, a ground-breaking sectoral agreement has been signed for 1,800 members of the Armed Forces of Malta. Described by Prime Minister Robert Abela as the most beneficial deal ever for the military, the agreement entails an impressive €70 million …
A dangerous bill, Amersfoort, The Netherlands – MARVER and AFMP
The Dutch minister of defence is preparing a law that could reduce Dutch soldiers to pawns without rights and restrict the fundamental rights of trade union representatives. This law is being sold as a necessity to get the armed forces back in order and filled with sufficient soldiers. The so-called …
Denmark’s EU Presidency: A Strong Europe in a Changing World
Under the motto “A Strong Europe in a Changing World,” Denmark assumes the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the second half of 2025. With a sharp focus on security, competitiveness, and green transition, Denmark’s leadership will steer EU efforts in an increasingly volatile global landscape. Responding to …
EUROMIL welcomes the European Commission’s Defence Readiness Omnibus proposal
On 17 June, the European Commission presented the Defence Readiness Omnibus, which introduces a set of measures to help EU Member States and the defence industry to rapidly strengthen defence capabilities and enhance the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB). These initiatives aim to cut red tape, streamline access …
From 2% to 5%: NATO’s defence spending must be sustainable for taxpayers
Published ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague, June 2025. As NATO leaders prepare for their meeting in The Hague, defence spending is back on the political agenda after many years. This time, however, a major change of course seems to be on the horizon. The 2014 target of …
ANS promotes meetings with Sergeants: Pensions, Salaries, Collective Bargaining
The National Sergeants’ Association (ANS) is organising meetings with sergeants to discuss pensions, salaries and collective bargaining. Several dozen sergeants attended meetings in different locations to discuss the three main topics that prompted these meetings. The aim of these meetings was to listen, clarify, organise and mobilise for the fight …
Minister of Defence of Bulgaria Atanas Zapryanov met with the President of EUROMIL, Emmanuel Jacob
After proposition of EUROMIL’s member BUAFWA, the Bulgarian Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov met with Emmanuel Jacob, President of EUROMIL, on 12 May. The discussion focused on people in defence. In detail, attention was paid to the growing need for investments not only in infrastructure, equipment and armaments, but also …
EUROMIL holds its 131st General Assembly Meeting
On 9-10 May EUROMIL held its 131st General Assembly in Brussels (Belgium) at the Maison des Associations Internationales. EUROMIL’s President, Emmanuel Jacob opened the conference by welcoming the members and underscoring the significance of current European defence developments. He stressed the need to invest not only in equipment and capabilities …